1939: A Bunch of Small Chickens Stepping Over Eggs in a Wooden Box

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Year1939
Decade1930s
LocationAuburn, California, United States
Duration6s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1939 California

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A Bunch of Small Chickens Stepping Over Eggs in a Wooden Box — Clip Details

1939 vintage home movie footage from Auburn, California, showing a group of small yellow chicks stepping over eggs in a wooden box. The charming, grainy 8mm film captures a warm, nostalgic moment of young chickens in a rustic setting, with soft lighting and natural movement. This authentic archival clip offers a glimpse into early 20th-century rural life and animal care, ideal for historical documentaries, retro storytelling, and vintage-themed content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 6s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 68812949

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1166 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: may
Reel-level year note: 1939
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1939 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Auburn, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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